Wednesday, January 14, 2015

It is time to go to Alaska with your American Tug friends. 2015 is the year!

We have planned an Alaskan Adventure with Mark Bunzel and his Waggoner Flotilla Cruising trips. Those that made one of his three cruises this past summer all had a great experience. We want to draw on his unique expertise for a fun and well executed cruise to Alaska.

American Tug’s Waggoner Flotilla Trip to Alaska May 16th – June 5th, 2015

3 Week One-Way Flotilla from Anacortes to Ketchikan with events at a number of locations. Some dinners are group pot-luck dinners. Some are at the most popular marina restaurants on the Inside Passage. We include a “All you can eat – crab and prawn dinner” at Pierre’s Echo Bay Lodge and Marina in the package. All other dinner events are optional and paid for by each boat.

All arrangements with marinas are pre-reserved and coordinated for advance notice and potential weather delays. Owners are responsible for their own moorage.

Flotilla leader Mark Bunzel will lead the trip providing individual daily briefings including weather and suggested routing with coordination for all participants. On going communication with all participants before and during the trip. There are also typically 2-3 check-in phone calls with the participants before departure.

Flotilla participation is priced at $2500 per boat. A 50% deposit is due upon sign-up. Planning Kits will be shipped and seminar registration confirmed upon first payment. 50% due 60 days prior to departure.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Diamond Magic cleaner really works!
Has your boat developed mineral deposits on the exterior windows or shower doors? Have you have had trouble getting the glass really clean?

Recently we came across a sample of Diamond Magic cleaner in the American Tugs office. One of our staff took it to their boat and tried it on their windows which they were having trouble getting really clean & clear...Like magic the deposits went away. She had tried many soaps, CLR, FSR, and other polishes previously.

Some areas have "hard" water, others have "soft" water. This is a phenomenon that was foreign to me in Seattle as we fortunately had very neutral water.

Hard water feels very strong and harsh. It has higher levels of dissolved calcium carbonate and other minerals.

Soft water does a poor job of washing away soaps and leaves a residue. It has lower levels of minerals.

If your area has hard or soft water you will find it tougher to keep your boat clean, either soap scum or mineral deposits can accumulate over time. The right products will make your maintenance routine more efficient.

American Tugs

Steve Scruggs, CPYB

Sales Manager at American Tugs:Factory direct sales for the western United States and Canada. Global sales direct from La Conner, WA.

Owner & Broker at Expedition Yacht Sales, LLC:Tugs, Trawlers and quality Expedition grade Sailboats. These are the boats ideally suited to cruising and exploring the Salish Sea and the Inside Passage to Alaska.